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Metalworking Careers
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© Museums Sheffield 1
What’s out there for you?
Maybe you’ve thought about a career in metalworking in the City of
Sheffield but you don’t know where to start in finding out more information.
Perhaps you fancy being a designer, a maker or an engineer?
Museums Sheffield has prepared this resource pack in conjunction
with other organisations across the city to bring you some
basic information:
Case studies of people already working in metal and how they got there:
Meet the Metalworkers Section 1: P2–12
Contacts of organisations who can guide you through entry requirements
to working in the industry: Skill Up Section 2: P13–14
Further Studies: Take Your Studies Further Section 3: P15–16
Where to see metalwork in the region: Be Inspired Section 4: P17–18
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© Museums Sheffield
Section 1: Meet the
Metalworkers
Here we profile some of the people working in
metal in Sheffield today. Find out how they got
there, what inspires them, and their advice for
getting into the industry.
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Stuart Mitchell, Knifemaker
Contact Details: stuart@stuartmitchellknives.com
Address: Portland Works, Randall Street, Sheffield, S2 4SJ.
How did you first become interested in knifemaking?
Family business, I have been in or around the Cutlery trade my whole life.
Once interested how did you find out more / who did you contact?
It was easy, I worked alongside my father.
What qualifications and training have you undertaken
/ are you undertaking?
None formal. I left school at the age of 15 years and started full time
work, in the family business, the very next day.
Can you tell us where you studied and to what level:
St Vincent’s Primary School then from there Notre Dame, I left Notre
Dame pre taking any exams so have no formal qualifications of any type.
Once in the workplace, what further training have you undertaken?
All day every day, developing what I make and the way I make it in order
to compete in the world market place.
What skills/ attributes do you need for your job?
Under my father I learned the cross section of Cutlery Trade skills, forging,
grinding, finishing. This is quite unique within the trade as generally
speaking each ‘worker’ specialised in a particular aspect of bringing the
finished item to market. There would be a forger, then a grinder, etc.
The fact that I take raw materials and steer the knife from start to finish
by my own hands makes me a bit of an oddball within my trade.
What inspires you about your work? What is it that makes you get out
of bed everyday?
Wanting to excel, every day striving for better and better standard
of finished work. Making the customers happy, I don’t class them as
customers until I have worked for them twice!
Any advice to others interested in this area of work?
Great pride of work can be achieved, but be prepared to work hard,
get dirty and learn beforehand.
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Paul Weatherstone, Cutler
Contact Details: pw@chimoholdings.co.uk / 0843 289 1964
Address: White Rose Works, 61 Eyre Lane, Sheffield, S1 3GF.
How did you first become interested in this subject/ area of work?
My father and two brothers worked in cutlery manufacturing
Mainly through family and friends
Originally most of my training was on-the-job but I have now taken
health and safety, first aid and am now responsible for the company’s
apprentices and work experience students
Can you tell us where you studied and to what level? (CSE’s/ GCSE’s,
NVQ, A Levels, Apprenticeship, Training programme, Degree)
I studied for O-levels and had the equivalent of an apprenticeship (YTS)
Ongoing training over 20 years to become multiskilled so I can work
in various departments
Enthusiasm, a keen eye and attention to detail
What inspires you about your work? (What is it that makes you get out
of bed everyday?)
I’m proud & happy to be making high-quality products that carry
the “Made in Sheffield” name which go all over the world
Although it is often now considered part of Sheffield’s heritage there is still
lots to learn from the highly skilled and traditional craftsmen, not only do
they have the skills to pass on that often years of experience and tricks
of the trade
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Katey Felton,
Designer Silversmith
Contact Details: katey_felton@hotmail.com
Address: Studio 20, Yorkshire ArtSpace Society, Persistence Works,
21 Brown Street, Sheffield, S1 2BS
How did you first become interested in silversmithing?
After finishing my A levels I first Studied Art & Design full time at Lincoln
Art College. It was here where my passion for working in three
dimensional artwork which lead me to study a BA (Hons) Degree in Three
Dimensional Design at Manchester Metropolitan University. I enjoyed
working with a range of materials. In my final year I was successful to
gain a Goldsmiths’ Bursary of £300 of silver to create my winning design.
This is where I fell in love with Silver. I decided to set up my own business
after completing my BA, but need to gain more knowledge I moved
to Birmingham to study an MA in Silversmithing from the University of
Central England. On completing my studies I moved to Sheffield and
now work from my studio as designer silversmith at Persistence Works,
the UK’s largest purpose built studio complex. Here I completed the
two year Silversmithing Starter Studio Programme from 2002 – 2004
and now run my own successful silversmithing business.
From lectures at University, research, Crafts Council, internet and
speaking to ex students at universities.
BA (Hons) Degree in Three Dimensional Design at Manchester
Metropolitan University; MA Jewellery, Silversmithing and related
products at Birmingham Institute Art & Design, PGCE Secondary Design
and Technology
Can you tell us where you studied and to what level
9 GCSE – Art, Design, Technology, Maths, English, Science, ICT;
A Levels – Art, Design, Design and Technology; BTEC National Diploma
in art & Design Foundation Studies / BA (Hons) Degree in Three
Dimensional Design at Manchester Metropolitan University / MA
Jewellery, Silversmithing and related products, Birmingham Institute;
Art & Design Starter Studio Programme – Yorkshire Art Space
Setting Up/ Starting Out – Goldsmiths Company; Women in Business
– Innova, Sheffield; Laser Welding Course BIAD – UCE; PGCE Secondary
Design and Technology
Entrepreneurial skills; Sales; Book keeping/ Costing – Maths;
Communication; Metalworking skills – practical; Putting together
exhibitions/ presenting your work; Designing
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What inspires you about your work? What is it that makes you get
out of bed everyday?
The need to be creative and make things. My passion in working with
metal and the need/ intrigue to understand different working properties
of the material. The feeling of pride when I see a finished piece of work
at an exhibition. Making a customer/ client happy by making them
a special piece, some with special sentimental meaning to them or
a special occasion in their life
Do something you enjoy. Dream big and follow your dream. Hard work.
Persistence. Passion. Believe in yourself.
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James Purdy,
Apprentice Electrical
Maintenance Technician
Company: DavyMarkham Limited
Contact Details: peter.kerfoot@davymarkham.com
Address: Prince of Wales Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4EX.
How did you first become interested in engineering?
Through past experience, my dad has a welding workshop and the
workshop next door is owned by an electrician. I also completed BTEC
level 2 Engineering at school.
I spoke to the careers advisor at school, and researched engineering
companies for apprenticeships where I would like to work.
What qualifications and training have you undertaken/ are you
undertaking?
I have completed NVQ 2 and I am currently taking NVQ 3 at Rotherham
College of Arts and Technology BTEC Level 3 Engineering operations
Can you tell us where you studied and to what level?
I studied for my GCSE’s at Birley Community College and my NVQ’s
at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.
Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Environment Awareness
and Fire Warden Training
In my role good eye sight is essential, practical skills, team work and
communication skills and mathematics.
of bed everyday?
I enjoy doing something different everyday and learning new things
Any advice to others interested in this area of work?.
I would advise them to work hard at school to get the grades required
for the field they are interested in. I would also tell them to try various
trades to see what they are really interested in before they make a choice.
I tried plastering, painting, bricklaying, plumbing, fabrication etc before
I made my choice.
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Ben Sarsby,
Advanced Machining Apprentice
Company: DavyMarkham Limited
Address: Prince of Wales Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4EX
I became interested in engineering from lessons at school; I enjoyed
working on the machines.
I realised I wanted to complete an apprenticeship rather than go to
University so I researched companies that offered apprenticeships
and approached careers support. I also saw a presentation by
DavyMarkham which made me want to apply. I was lucky to get one of
the 5 apprenticeships because over 300 hundred students had applied.
undertaking?
College of Arts and Technology.
Apprenticeship, Training programme, (Degree). I studied for my GCSE’s
at Wickersley School and Sports College and my NVQ’s at Rotherham
College of Arts and Technology
Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Environment Awareness and
Abrasive Wheel
Mathematics, patience and good concentration
of bed everyday?
I like to get a job completed and see the end result.
I would advise anyone interested in the industry to research companies
that you would like to work for and work hard at school to get the
grades required.
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Dan Timmons,
Advanced Machining Apprentice
Company DavyMarkham Limited
Address: Prince of Wales Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4EX
My dad works in the industry and I spent my work experience at his
company – Nikken Kosakusho. I also studied BTEC Engineering at school.
I spoke to the careers advisor at school, visited various apprentice
websites including apprenticeships.org and I applied to a number of
engineering companies for apprenticeships.
undertaking?
College of Arts and Technology
Apprenticeship, Training programme (Degree). I studied for my GCSE’s
at Birley Community College and my NVQ’s at Rotherham College of Arts
and Technology
Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Environment Awareness and
Abrasive Wheel
Practical skills are important because I have to be good with my hands.
I have to be able to work as part of a team but I also have to be able to
use my own initiative when working alone. Mathematics is important and
good communication skills.
of bed everyday?
I like to see things created from scratch and then see it being used in
industry.
I would advise anyone interested in the industry to work hard at school
to achieve the grades required. Apply to all the companies that you
would like to work for.
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Jayne Abdy, Production
Manager/Designer
Company: A R Wentworth (Sheffield) Ltd, Pewter Manufacturers
Contact Details: jayne@wentworth-pewter.com
Address: Monarch Works, Catley Road, Sheffield, S9 5JF
How did you first become interested in this subject/ area of work?
I have been brought up in the factory as it is a family business, I worked
part time since 16 and full time since 21, it’s in my blood.
My dad 
undertaking?
I am self taught, just from being on the factory floor.
I obtained a degree in Metalwork and Jewellery from Sheffield Hallam
University, however while this was beneficial I have learnt a great deal
from just being in the factory.
A computer course for a new machine we are buying and a course on how
to improve online sales.
Diplomacy, patience, organisation, ability to multi task helps, management
skills and the obvious – knowing how to make things and find new ways to
make improve the designs, processes within the factory. I am always
trying to improve efficiency. A sense of humour helps and a big smile even
when I don’t feel like it.
of bed everyday?)
Satisfaction of seeing things go out the door to our customers – quickly
and to a high standard. Motivated to try new ideas, make new things and
seeing them develop, working with skilled craftsmen and constantly
learning. Knowing that people are relying on me to get out of bed
everyday to keep our business going and them in work. Knowing that we
are growing as a business all the time and not standing still.
It’s hard work but enjoyable when you create something with your own
hands – and seeing your own design ideas and creations come to life.
Don’t do it if you want to stay clean.
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Ricky Allen,
Hot Works Apprentice
Company: Firth Rixson Metals
Address: Milford Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 2LD
At first I applied at the company for an electrical engineer apprentice
but with no vacancies going in that role they offered me a position to be
a Hot Works apprentice. Through looking up the different types of forging
technics they used I took an interest and have ended up liking the position.
I used the internet to source most of the information, made a site visit.
undertaking?
I initially studied for an NVQ Level 2 at Brinsworth Training Centre for
12 weeks. After that I went to go on to go a BTEC level 3 in Mechanical
Maintenance as the units in it as more suitable to my job. At the same
time as doing the BTEC I started a NVQ Level 3 with Brinsworth Training
Centre. At the present time now I am finishing off my NVQ Level 3 and
going on to do my HND in Manufacturing.
Brinsworth Training Academy and Rotherham Technology College.
Overhead Crane Licence; Banks man Training; Abrasive Wheel Course;
Fork Truck Licence. I am also booked down to do my Industrial First Aid
course and a Fire Warden course.
Good working with other people. Reliability. Ability to work in very hot
temperatures. Have to reasonably quick at maths. Be patient! Ability to
work with heavy loads. Able to use CNC Machinery. Able to work shifts
and be on call. Attendance and punctuality is the key to any job.
of bed everyday?)
Proving to other people the standards I can meet. Constantly improving
my skills and improve the company for myself and others.
Do your research. Ask yourself these questions: Are you sure it’s the job
you want? Is it with the company you want? Do you think in ten years time
will you still be interested? What are your goals in life? If the job you’re
looking at ticks all the boxes then your decision is made! Attendance and
punctuality is the key to any job.
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Chris Boland, Jewellery
& Designer Maker
Contact Details: chris-boland@hotmail.co.uk
Address: Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street, Sheffield, S1 2BS
Telephone Number: 07828630561
How did you first become interested in making jewellery?
I’ve always been interested in drawing and making things but being
a professional artist never seemed possible. I wanted to be a geologist
but couldn’t get along with my science exams. It was only at my second
attempt at collage that I found the metalwork was really my thing.
My local collage where very helpful. I took evening classes in jewellery
while studying for my diploma, just to get as much experience as possible.
Then at university you’re immersed in a world of inspiration, tools and
metal fillings.
undertaking?
National diploma in 3D Design Crafts. Ba (Hons) in Metalwork and
Jewellery.
A-levels in Physics, Chemistry, Design. National diploma, York College,
BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam.
None officially, just a lot of learning from mistakes and talking to peers.
Patience, an eye for detail, persistence, delicacy, an understanding
of materials, inquisitive nature.
What inspires you about your work? What is it that makes you get
out of bed everyday?
I love creating that desire that people have when they see something
beautiful. I work with beautiful and rare materials, so there is a sense
of duty in doing justice to the material.
There are a lot easier ways to make a living! It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle
so learn to love the struggle. Basically, the same clichés apply as to
anything worthwhile. Taking evening classes early on are a great way
to start. Every jeweller has a different way of working, so the more
people you have teaching you the better. Stay curious.
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Here we provide some links to organisations
who can help you find out more about skills in
an educational environment. We suggest that
you browse their websites and contact them
for more information:
B&E – Business and Education South Yorkshire
Wouldn’t it be great to b&e who you want to b&e? B&E take young
people into the workplace and bring businesses and entrepreneurs
into schools creating stepping stones between education and work
and preparing young people for adult and working life.
Website: www.be-sy.co.uk
Address: Templeborough Office, Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX
Contact Name: Beryl Henshaw
Telephone: 01709 336 700
Email: info@be-sy.co.uk
Learning for Life
The Sheffield City Council 14 To 19 Partnership
The 14-19 team is part of the Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities
section of Children, Young People and Families. The team is made up
of a range of staff who have extensive experience of schools, colleges,
careers service and business partnerships who want to ensure that all
young people in the city can achieve their potential whether through
school, college or work based learning. The team has developed
products and services which help and support young people achieve
their aspirations.
Write to them: 14 to 19 team, 145 Crookesmoor Road Sheffield S6 3FP
Telephone: 0114 2667503
Fax: 0114 2667092
Email: lifelonglearningandskills@sheffield.gov.uk
Check out the website: www.sheffield.gov.uk/education
/information-for-learners/14to19
But be sure to explore their sister website for more about careers
in metalwork and engineering: www.u-xplore.com/sheffield/#
The main programme is called the Vocational Skills Programme (VSP)
and courses take place in specialist facilities taught by staff who have
industry experience. These courses are planned in conjunction with
schools and are usually studied off site for one day a week, alongside
GCSEs in school. The VSP courses lead to nationally recognised
qualifications that link to training, study and employment post 16.
Section 2: Skill Up
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The Industrial Trust
In-company educational experiences for young people.
The Industrial Trust, a national organisation, aims to motivate, educate
and inform young people, and those who influence them, to inspire them
to acquire the qualifications, skills and personal attributes needed to
enter careers to sustain the UK economy.
Website: www.industrialtrust.org.uk
Address: The Industrial Trust Kelham house,
Lancaster Street, Sheffield, S3 8AF
Contact Name: Ann Jameson
Telephone: 0114 273 9578
Engineering Development Trust – www.etrust.org.uk
Their range of work-related learning schemes provides opportunities
for 11-21 year olds to enhance technical, personal and employability
skills through industry-led projects, industrial placements and specialised
courses. They help develop partnerships, build links between education
and industry and help organisations reach talent and connect with young
engineers and scientists across the UK.
Stemnet – www.stemnet.org.uk
STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This enables young
people to develop their creativity, problem-solving and employability
skills, widens their choices and supports the UK’s future competitiveness.
Contact STEM locally via their base at Sheffield Hallam University:
www.shu.ac.uk/cse
Young Chamber
A Young Chamber Council, set up in schools, utilises the Chamber
of Commerce network to link directly with local businesses. Through
these connections with the local business community, enterprise-based
events are planned.
Address: Barnsley & Rotherham, Chamber of Commerce, Business
Innovation Centre, Wilthorpe, Barnsley, S75 IJL
Contact Name: Gary Dunne
Telephone: 08442 253 235
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Section 3: Take Your
Studies Further
A brief guide of where to study all kinds of
Metalwork locally and the wider region…
University of Sheffield
Faculty of Engineering
0114 222 5999
eng-enquiries@sheffield.ac.uk
www.shef.ac.uk/faculty/engineering
Sheffield University Archaeology
Department/ Metal Analysis
www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology
Yorkshire ArtSpace Starter Studio
Programme for Silversmiths
0114 276 1769
info@artspace.org.uk
www.artspace.org.uk
Butcher Works / Academy
of Makers Jewellery
& metalwork courses
0114 252 5971
info@academyofmakers.co.uk
www.academyofmakers.co.uk
University of Central England,
Birmingham
Department of Jewellery
0121 331 5940E:
choices@bcu.ac.uk
www.bcu.ac.uk
Leeds College of Art and Design
0113 202 8000
info@leeds-art.ac.uk
www.leeds-art.ac.uk
Sheffield Hallam University Faculty
of Arts, Computing, Engineering
and Sciences
0114 225 5555
aces-reception@shu.ac.uk
www.shu.ac.uk/faculties/aces
Sheffield Hallam University,
Faculty of Arts, Computing,
Engineering and Sciences
Jewellery & Metalwork
http://www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus
/course/727/
Sheffield College for Silversmithing
& Jewellery
0114 260 2600
course-enquiries@sheffcol.ac.uk
www.sheffcol.ac.uk
Chesterfield College
Metalwork & Jewellery
01246 500500
advice@chesterfield.ac.uk
www.chesterfield.ac.uk
Rotherham College of Arts
& Technology
08080 722777
info@rotherham.ac.uk
www.rotherham.ac.uk/courses
York College of Arts and
Technology
01904 770400
customer-services@yorkcollege.ac.uk
www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
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A few evening/part time classes:
Yorkshire Artspace:
0114 276 1769
info@artspace.org.uk
artspace.org.uk
Victoria Kershaw- Silversmith:
info@victoriakershaw.com
Bank Street Arts:
0114 346 3034
info@bankstreetarts.com
www.bankstreetarts.com
Annette Petch- Jeweller:
www.annettepetchjewellery.co.uk
/courses
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Section 4: Be Inspired
Where to see metalwork
A few suggestions to get you started…
Millennium Gallery,
Metalwork Gallery
Museums Sheffield: Millennium
Gallery, Arundel Gate,
Sheffield, S1 2PP
www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
0114 278 2600
Exhibitions and Events programme;
great café and changing
programmes of activity; annual
selling exhibition ‘Christmas
Crackers’ and well stocked retails
shop all year round.
Cutlers Hall
Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG
0114 276 8149
www.cutlers-hall-sheffield.co.uk
Group tours of the historic collection
can be booked via: admin@cutlers-
hallamshire.org.uk
Kelham Island Museum
Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY
0114 272 2106
www.simt.co.uk
Industrial and manufacturing
process and tools used in
Manufacturing.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Institute of Arts, Gallery
Furnival Building, 153 Arundel
Street, Sheffield S1 2NU
0114 225 5555
aces-reception@shu.ac.uk
Yorkshire Artspace
Persistence Works
& Manor Oaks Studios
21 Brown Street,
Sheffield, S1 2BS
0114 276 1769
www.artspace.org.uk
Home to artists’ studios, exhibitions
and workshops. Look out for the
popular open days.
David Mellor Designs,
Hathersage Country Shop,
Design Museum, Café
Open Monday to Friday 10am
to 5pm when it is often possible
to see cutlery being made.
The Round Building
Hathersage, Sheffield, S32 1BA
01433 650220
davidmellordesign.co.uk
Bank Street Arts
32-40 Bank Street
Sheffield, S1 2DS
T: 0114 346 3034
E: info@bankstreetarts.com
open Tuesday to Saturday
10am–5pm
Look out for exhibitions, open
days, craft fairs and access to
jewellery benches
Sheffield Assay Office
Guardians Hall, Beulah Road,
Sheffield, S6 2AN
www.assayoffice.co.uk
Look out for tours and talks
related to the work of the office,
their collection, library and archive
during March & April, part of
Galvanize Festival.
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Sheffield Cathedral
Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA
T: 0114 275 3434.
www.sheffield-cathedral.co.uk
Historic and contemporary
collections to view.
Butcher Works
Academy of Makers
Butcher Works, 72 Arundel Street
Sheffield, S1 2NS
0114 252 5971
info@academyofmakers.co.uk
www.academyofmakers.co.uk
Sheffield Town Hall Foyer
Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH
0114 273 4253
Since the establishment of the
Mayoralty in 1845, Sheffield has
received many gifts. Much of this
is in the form of Silverware for
the table or as presentation pieces
given by individuals and
organisations in the City and from
further afield. Much of this silver
is on public display in the reception
suite of the Town Hall.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Bretton Hall, Bretton, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
01924 832 631
www.ysp.co.uk
Outdoor sculpture exhibitions,
retail shop.
Harley Gallery
Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LW
01909 501 700
www.harleygallery.co.uk
Exhibitions, talks, workshops
and retail shop.
Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road, Nostell,
Near Wakefield, West Yorkshire,
WF4 1QE
01924 863892
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main
/w-nostellpriory
Chatsworth
Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
01246 565300
www.chatsworth.org
Look out for ‘Beyond Limits’ annual
sculpture exhibition in the gardens
as well as the historic and
contemporary collections indoors.
Open Up Sheffield
www.openupsheffield.co.uk
Annual programme where artists
open up their studios for you
to browse their work and talk.
Across South Yorkshire and
parts of Derbyshire.
Galvanize Sheffield
www.galvanizefestival.com
galvanize@sheffield.gov.uk
Festival of Contemporary Metal
Festival celebrating contemporary
metal and innovations in metal. Look
out for exhibitions, commissions,
talks, factory tours and more.
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